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November 02 2013

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Close-up photograph of a black stone sculpture of a deity's feet and lower body, with a figure reclining or positioned beneath a foot. A yellow cloth and beaded bracelet with gold and red beads appear at the top. Small red flower petals or offerings lie on the stone. No living people are visible; the subject is a carved stone murti shown in detail.2013-09-10Close-up of a dark stone statue of a seated deity figure draped in an orange cloth with a gold-bordered hem. A small yellow flower rests on the statue's raised knee or hand, with a carved bracelet and necklace visible. No living people are present; the figure is a stone murti.2013-09-28Close view of a dark stone murti of a deity lying on its back at the base of a statue, with a saffron-orange cloth draped over the upper body and a rudraksha mala with large seeds hanging across the chest. A white flower rests on the stone figure's foot area and a small pink flower petal lies near the toes. Green-and-gold bordered cloth drapes at the left edge. The figure's ornate bangles and detailed carving are visible. No physical people are present.2013-10-12July 19 20092009-07-19Close-up of a dark stone sculpture of a small crouching figure beneath a standing deity's feet, with its face turned upward and arms folded. Orange-and-maroon striped cloth. Yellow flower garlands and marigold petals lie on the stone, and red kumkum powder is scattered on the base. The figure is a sculpted demon-like form under the foot of a deity, not a living person. This appears to be a temple sculpture decorated with flowers for worship.2011-01-17Close-up of a dark stone sculpture of a seated figure with an ornate crown, bangles and necklace, its feet resting on a dark stone base. Above it, the lap and draped knees are covered in a saffron-orange cloth with gold border. Two yellow flowers lie on the stone, one on the seated figure's hand and one on the base, and a small red petal is near the bottom. The background is a soft green blur. Only the statue and cloth are visible; no physical people appear.2013-09-28Close-up photograph of a dark stone sculpture of a small reclining figure, a dwarf-like attendant, beneath the feet of a standing deity statue draped in a yellow cloth with gold border. The figure lies on its side with one arm raised, head resting on a stone surface, one foot raised. Small red flower petals lie on the base and a yellow scatter is visible on the ground. No living people are visible. The scene appears to be a temple deity murti rather than a human ritual.2011-09-07August 09 20152015-08-09July 19 20092009-07-19September 15 20132013-09-15Close photograph of a dark stone sculpture base at a shrine, showing carved relief figures on a rock-like pedestal. Above, a deity murti wears a maroon silk garment with small gold embroidered motifs and a green-gold border, draped over its lap. Garlands of red, yellow and white flowers frame the right side. Carved figures on the stone include a seated figure at top, a kneeling figure at left, and a figure with raised hands in the centre. No living people are visible.2016-12-05September 13 20132013-09-13